International Drive vs Lake Eola Park: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Lake Eola Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 63 against 59 for International Drive, and it has 20 ranked ways to see it versus 13. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan International Drive in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

International Drive in Orlando, United States

International Drive

Lake Eola Park in Orlando, United States

Lake Eola Park

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International Drive compared with Lake Eola Park in Orlando
International DriveLake Eola Park
Ranked experiences1320
Top Outty Ranking7170
Average ranking (top 10)5963
Cheapest experience€4€4
Average time needed1.7h3.3h
Free cancellation92% of options83% of options
Free to visitNoYes

Best ways to see International Drive

  1. 1. Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando

    Outty Ranking 71 · from $88 · 2h

  2. 2. Madame Tussauds Orlando Admission Ticket at ICON Park

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $31 · 0.5h

  3. 3. The Asylum Escape Room

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $37 · 1.5h

  4. 4. Orlando StarFlyer Swing Ride Admission

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $12 · 0.1h

  5. 5. SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium Admission Ticket at ICON Park

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $31 · 0.5h

All 13 International Drive experiences

Best ways to see Lake Eola Park

  1. 1. Downtown Orlando Food Tour with Authentic Fusion Cuisine Tastings

    Outty Ranking 70 · from $97 · 3.5h

  2. 2. Orlando City Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $109 · 7h

  3. 3. Private Helicopter After-hours 48 Miles Tour Theme Parks&Downtown

    Outty Ranking 69 · from $236 · 0.8h

  4. 4. Orlando Night Bike Tour: A Fun Ride Thru the City’s Nightlife

    Outty Ranking 67 · from $75 · 3h

  5. 5. ICONic City Tour Of Orlando

    Outty Ranking 64 · from $139 · 8.5h

All 20 Lake Eola Park experiences

Frequently asked questions

International Drive or Lake Eola Park: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Lake Eola Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 63 against 59 for International Drive, and it has 20 ranked ways to see it versus 13. With a full day in Orlando, pair them: plan International Drive in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, International Drive or Lake Eola Park?

Ranked experiences at International Drive start from €4 and at Lake Eola Park from €4 per person. Lake Eola Park can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at International Drive and Lake Eola Park?

Experiences at International Drive run 1.7 hours on average and at Lake Eola Park 3.3 hours, so both fit in one day in Orlando with a break in between.

Can you do International Drive and Lake Eola Park on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 92% of International Drive options and 83% of Lake Eola Park options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For International Drive: Speakeasy Murder Mystery Dinner Show in Orlando (Outty Ranking 71, from $88). For Lake Eola Park: Downtown Orlando Food Tour with Authentic Fusion Cuisine Tastings (Outty Ranking 70, from $97).

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